Those ericos are fine when the rebar is exposed I have those fittings. I guess what the code officer Wanted was a listed firring which would be what has been discussed thus far, In this case I have here the poured foundation company leaves the ladder stub the diving board and wet niche along withe 4 stubs. I was just going to run around the pool using split bolts, which we have in the past, but he said make sure it was a fitting listed for pools, so ill have to call back and double check. Thanks for the help!!!!